Michelle Obama's first lady fashion

September 5, 2012 5:30 PM

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Michelle Obama, with Sasha(L), Malia(C), wears a Thom Browne coat and colorful gloves for President Barack Obama's 57th Presidential Inauguration ceremonial swearing-in at the US Capitol on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. less

Michelle Obama, with Sasha(L), Malia(C), wears a Thom Browne coat and colorful gloves for President Barack Obama's 57th Presidential Inauguration ceremonial swearing-in at the US Capitol on January 21, 2013 ... more

President Barack Obama is officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. Next to Obama are first lady Michelle Obama, holding the Robinson Family Bible, and daughters Malia and Sasha. less

President Barack Obama is officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. Next to Obama are ... more

First Lady Michelle Obama acknowledges the crowd, dressed in Tracy Reese, after delivering a speech at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 4, 2012 on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). less

First Lady Michelle Obama acknowledges the crowd, dressed in Tracy Reese, after delivering a speech at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 4, 2012 on the first day of the ... more

Michelle Obama participates in the official opening of the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House April 25, 2011 in Washington, DC, wearing a floral Tracy Reese dress. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images) less

Michelle Obama participates in the official opening of the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House April 25, 2011 in Washington, DC, wearing a floral Tracy Reese dress. (Chip ... more

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President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama arrive to greet Chinese President Hu Jintao prior to a State Dinner at the White House on January 19, 2011. The first lady's bold Alexander McQueen gown was praised by ... more

President Barack Obama and Michelle arrive at the annual... Photo-3412459.48518 - Connecticut Post

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Michelle Obama greets First Ladies from various countries before touring Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture on September 24, 2010 in Pocantico Hills, Westchester county, New York. (Hiroko Masuike / Getty Images) less

Michelle Obama greets First Ladies from various countries before touring Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture on September 24, 2010 in Pocantico Hills, Westchester county, New York. (Hiroko Masuike / ... more

Michelle Obama leaves after delivering remarks on the "Let's Move!" initiative and its goal of solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation" during the 2010 Hispanic Heritage Month events of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washingtion, DC, on September 14, 2010. (JEWEL SAMAD / AFP/Getty Images) less

Michelle Obama leaves after delivering remarks on the "Let's Move!" initiative and its goal of solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation" during the 2010 Hispanic Heritage Month events of ... more

Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama wait on the red carpet for the arrival of the Mexican President and his wife May 19, 2010 on the North Portico at the State Dinner for Mexico at the White House in Washington, DC. (PAUL J. RICHARDS / AFP/Getty Images) less

Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama wait on the red carpet for the arrival of the Mexican President and his wife May 19, 2010 on the North Portico at the State Dinner for Mexico at the White House in ... more

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wait to greet Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh for a reciprocal dinner at the Winfield House in London, on May 25, 2011. (JEWEL SAMAD / AFP/Getty Images) less

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wait to greet Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh for a reciprocal dinner at the Winfield House in London, on May 25, 2011. ... more

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama make their way to the Congressional Picnic on the South lawn of the White House, June 15, 2011, in Washington D.C. (Pool / Getty Images)

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama make their way to the Congressional Picnic on the South lawn of the White House, June 15, 2011, in Washington D.C. (Pool / Getty Images)

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First Lady Michelle Obama arrives to greet German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her husband Joachim Sauer at the North Portico of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 7, 2011 for the State Dinner. (JEWEL SAMAD / AFP/Getty Images) less

First Lady Michelle Obama arrives to greet German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her husband Joachim Sauer at the North Portico of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 7, 2011 for the State Dinner. (JEWEL ... more

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama make their way to board Air Force One before departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, on September 11, 2011. (MANDEL NGAN / AFP/Getty Images) less

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama make their way to board Air Force One before departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, on September 11, 2011. (MANDEL NGAN / ... more

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President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama step off Air Force One September 19, 2011 upon arrival at John F Kennedy International Airport in New York City. (MANDEL NGAN / AFP/Getty Images)

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama step off Air Force One September 19, 2011 upon arrival at John F Kennedy International Airport in New York City. (MANDEL NGAN / AFP/Getty Images)

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First Lady Michelle Obama and President Obama wait for the arrival of South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and first lady Kim Yoon-ok on the North Portico of the White House before attending a State Dinner October 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Alex Wong / Getty Images) less

First Lady Michelle Obama and President Obama wait for the arrival of South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and first lady Kim Yoon-ok on the North Portico of the White House before attending a State Dinner ... more

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President Obama and Michelle Obama, in custom-designed Vera Wang, wait for leaders to arrive for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit leaders' dinner in Honolulu, Hawaii, on November 12, 2011. (JIM WATSON / AFP/Getty Images) less

President Obama and Michelle Obama, in custom-designed Vera Wang, wait for leaders to arrive for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit leaders' dinner in Honolulu, Hawaii, on November 12, 2011. ... more

First lady Michelle Obama waits to greet the wives of various leaders as she hosts Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' spouses luncheon at Kualoa Ranch in Ka'a'awa on the island of Oahu in Hawaii on November 13, 2011. (SAUL LOEB / AFP/Getty Images) less

First lady Michelle Obama waits to greet the wives of various leaders as she hosts Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' spouses luncheon at Kualoa Ranch in Ka'a'awa on the island of Oahu in Hawaii ... more

President Obama and Michelle arrive in the East Room of the White House to attend a reception for Kennedy Center Honorees in Washington, DC, on December 4, 2011. Mrs. Obama's strapless gown was designed by Vera Wang. (JEWEL SAMAD / AFP/Getty Images) less

President Obama and Michelle arrive in the East Room of the White House to attend a reception for Kennedy Center Honorees in Washington, DC, on December 4, 2011. Mrs. Obama's strapless gown was designed by Vera ... more

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President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive for a Hanukkah reception on December 8, 2011 in the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington. (MANDEL NGAN / AFP/Getty Images)

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive for a Hanukkah reception on December 8, 2011 in the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington. (MANDEL NGAN / AFP/Getty Images)

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President Obama and Michelle Obama arrive to present the 2011 National Medal of Arts and Humanities Medal in the East Room at the White House in Washington, DC, on February 13, 2012. (JEWEL SAMAD / AFP/Getty Images) less

President Obama and Michelle Obama arrive to present the 2011 National Medal of Arts and Humanities Medal in the East Room at the White House in Washington, DC, on February 13, 2012. (JEWEL SAMAD / AFP/Getty ... more

First Lady Michelle Obama (R), wearing a Marchesa gown, and Samantha Cameron (L), wife of British Prime Minister David Cameron, pose for a photo at the Grand Staircase of the White House on March 14, 2012. (Alex Wong / Getty Images) less

First Lady Michelle Obama (R), wearing a Marchesa gown, and Samantha Cameron (L), wife of British Prime Minister David Cameron, pose for a photo at the Grand Staircase of the White House on March 14, 2012. ... more

Sasha Obama, Michelle Obama and Malia Obama at Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards on March 31, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The First Lady's sparkly top is by American designer Wes Gordon. (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images) less

Sasha Obama, Michelle Obama and Malia Obama at Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards on March 31, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The First Lady's sparkly top is by American designer Wes Gordon. ... more

President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia walk across Lafayette Park to attend Easter Services at St. John's Episcopal Church on April 8, 2012 in Washington, D.C. (Pool / Getty Images) less

President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia walk across Lafayette Park to attend Easter Services at St. John's Episcopal Church on April 8, 2012 in Washington, D.C. (Pool / Getty ... more

First Lady Michelle Obama (R), French first lady Valerie Trierweiler (L) and Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda's wife Hitomi (C) stand in the East Room during a tour of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 19, 2012. (AFP/Getty Images) less

First Lady Michelle Obama (R), French first lady Valerie Trierweiler (L) and Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda's wife Hitomi (C) stand in the East Room during a tour of the White House in Washington, DC, on ... more

President Barack Obama (R) and First Lady Michelle Obama, dressed in a one-shoulder Michael Kors gown, enter the East Room with Israeli President Shimon Peres for a dinner where he would be presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom June 13, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. (AFP/Getty Images) less

President Barack Obama (R) and First Lady Michelle Obama, dressed in a one-shoulder Michael Kors gown, enter the East Room with Israeli President Shimon Peres for a dinner where he would be presented with the ... more

President Obama and Michelle Obama walk to the South Lawn of the White House on June 27, 2012 in Washington, D.C. (Pool / Getty Images)

President Obama and Michelle Obama walk to the South Lawn of the White House on June 27, 2012 in Washington, D.C. (Pool / Getty Images)

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First Lady Michelle Obama arrives for a reception at Buckingham Palace for Heads of State and Government attending the Olympics Opening Ceremony on July 27, 2012 in London, England. Obama wears a J. Mendel embroidered jacket. (Chris Jackson / Getty Images) less

First Lady Michelle Obama arrives for a reception at Buckingham Palace for Heads of State and Government attending the Olympics Opening Ceremony on July 27, 2012 in London, England. Obama wears a J. Mendel ... more

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama acknowledge traditional Mexican performers as Obama speaks at a Cinco de Mayo reception in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 5, 2010. (JEWEL SAMAD / AFP/Getty Images) less

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama acknowledge traditional Mexican performers as Obama speaks at a Cinco de Mayo reception in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 5, ... more

Michelle Obama walks out of the plane upon arrival at the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City, on April 13, 2010. (LUIS ACOSTA / AFP/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama walks out of the plane upon arrival at the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City, on April 13, 2010. (LUIS ACOSTA / AFP/Getty Images)

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Michelle Obama looks on before her husband President Barack Obama's speech to both houses of Congress during his first State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol on January 27, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images) less

Michelle Obama looks on before her husband President Barack Obama's speech to both houses of Congress during his first State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol on January 27, 2010 in Washington, DC. ... more

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First Lady Michelle Obama leaves following a visit Nicholas Sarkozy (unseen) at Palais Rohan in Strasbourg, on April 3, 2009 during the NATO summit. (SAUL LOEB / AFP/Getty Images)

First Lady Michelle Obama leaves following a visit Nicholas Sarkozy (unseen) at Palais Rohan in Strasbourg, on April 3, 2009 during the NATO summit. (SAUL LOEB / AFP/Getty Images)

President Obama stands with First Lady Michelle Obama shortly before greeting Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur at the North Portico of the White House November 24, 2009. (NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP/Getty Images) less

President Obama stands with First Lady Michelle Obama shortly before greeting Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur at the North Portico of the White House November 24, 2009. ... more

First Lady Michelle Obama waits to deliver remarks at an event on the difficulties older women face in the health insurance market in the East Room of the White House in Washington on November 13, 2009. (NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP/Getty Images) less

First Lady Michelle Obama waits to deliver remarks at an event on the difficulties older women face in the health insurance market in the East Room of the White House in Washington on November 13, 2009. ... more

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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama make their way into the East Room for after dinner entertainment with US governors February 22, 2009 at the White House in Washington, DC. (MANDEL NGAN / AFP/Getty Images) less

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama make their way into the East Room for after dinner entertainment with US governors February 22, 2009 at the White House in Washington, DC. (MANDEL NGAN / ... more

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First Lady Michelle Obama poses during the Inaugural Ball in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2009. Obama's white chiffon dress designed by Jason Wu now resides on display in the Smithsonian. (SAUL LOEB / AFP/Getty Images) less

First Lady Michelle Obama poses during the Inaugural Ball in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2009. Obama's white chiffon dress designed by Jason Wu now resides on display in the Smithsonian. (SAUL LOEB / ... more